
Alexandrian Kulich
Description
If desired, you can add 1–2 teaspoons of cognac to the dough. It will give the cakes a more refined aroma. Or you can vary it with citrus zest. In any case it turns out very tasty. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2

For the starter, dissolve the yeast in warm melted milk. Add sugar and a little flour. Stir and let stand for 40 minutes. Then add melted butter.
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Step 3

Add the eggs, salt, and flour. Knead the dough. Let it rise in a warm place for an hour.
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Step 4

Cover the raisins with boiling water for 10 minutes. Then rinse and dry them.
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Step 5

Add the raisins to the dough. Mix and let rise again for 1–1.5 hours.
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Step 6

Place the ready dough in the molds halfway. Let it stand for about 15 minutes. Then put it in an oven preheated to 190 °C for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 7

Cool the finished kulichs and cover them with glaze. Happy holidays!